Old Planetarium Revamped Into Cutting-Edge Studio
The 50-year-old predecessor to Charles W. Brown aims to produce shows for planetariums nationwide, thanks to a partnership that blends science and the arts.
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Entries by Gail Werner
Students’ Ingenuity Takes Flight With Butterfly Exhibit
The multidisciplinary group submits to city officials a proposed redesign of the attraction that draws 20,000-plus visitors a year.
Auditions for International Piano Competition to Return for 2nd Year
The university will host auditions for next year’s Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition after a successful run this year.
The Cold, Wet, Slow Work to Perfect Glass Art
Ball State students are perfecting their cold-working techniques with help from visiting Polish glass artist Marzena Krzeminska-Baluch.
Alumna Meg Gross Stays in Step With Dance Marathon
The president of the Dance Marathon alumni association talks about the event that raised $600,000-plus for Riley Hospital for Children in 2016.
New Faculty Academy Eases Professors Through Their First Year
The new program helps 50 junior faculty members in and out of the classroom, with everything from pointers on time management to coffee klatches.
The Risks, Rewards of Entrepreneurial Learning
Ball State officials navigate doubts as they try to sell entrepreneurial learning, a student-driven teaching method that touts risk-taking and creativity.